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	KH/GH vs. pH
maffoo Fingerling Posts: 45 Kudos: 184 Votes: 4 Registered: 10-Aug-2003	My pH was a steady 7.0 Neutral, but my KH and GH were both ]2 degrees, probably more like zero. I'm currently trying to boost the hardness using crushed coral in my filter, but it's also raising the pH, which I don't want to happen. I was hoping someone might be able to give me some suggestions on how to raise my KH and GH while keeping my pH constant. I know you're going to say that I should just leave it and not mess around with the water chemistry too much, but I'm concerned with the fact that both KH and GH are actually nonexistant.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
jester_fu Big Fish Posts: 395 Kudos: 522 Votes: 12 Registered: 26-Jan-2004	If you are going to do that sort of stuff, and want the pH constant, perhaps you need to do a little more research into what Kh and Gh actually represent. I could give you some suggestions about what to use, but think you're time might be better spent studying a little about KH and GH before you continue trying to make any changes. See following: http://www.drhelm.com/aquarium/chemistry.html http://www.chelonia.org/Articles/waterchemistry.htm http://www.fishdoc.co.uk/water/hardness.htm http://oz.craftbrewer.org/Library/Methods/Renner/WaterHardness.shtml And whatever you do DO NOT use baking soda, only pure sodium bicarbonate. Baking soda contains caking agents and other additives.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, Actually that last comment should read something more like be sure that you use only true baking soda. Don't use those brands that have scents, or extras in them. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19


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